Checkpoint

The OECD and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation published a report warning that food prices will remain high. Audio

Consumers are already being hit by the rising costs of food and fuel. Audio

The Govt has announced it will set up a taskforce to fast track plans for a population-screening programme for the disease. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

A Christchurch company has developed a world-first system to dispose of what it calls the scourge of the world. Audio

The Save Central group hopes for enough backing to scuttle the Meridian Energy project. Audio

Parents are being advised to throw out their sons' X-boxes, and take away their IPODs. Audio

An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

Producers have gathered in Blenheim to celebrate the mutli-billion dollar global fresh produce phenomenon. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Prime Minister Helen Clark says it's the perfect way to celebrate world smoke-free day tomorrow. Audio

George Gwaze was acquitted of the murder and sexual violation of his 10 year niece. Audio